Physician | Child Psychiatry

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Behavioral Health Sioux Falls is seeking a licensed physician to provide direct medical evaluation, diagnoses, and treatment for patients. The role includes medical procedures, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

The position involves on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to standard daytime hours. You will maintain patient records, adhere to safety and confidentiality standards, and participate in

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in the state served; board certified or board eligible.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with care staff.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and CMS/OSH standards.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to approved protocols.
• Provides medical services and health education to patients and families.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and interprets diagnostic data.
• Maintains accurate patient records and coordinates referrals.
• Collaborates with care team to ensure quality, safe patient care.

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

Location:Avera Behavioral Health Sioux FallsWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewProvides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice.What you will doAssesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and formulates appropriate plan of care.Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.Meets regularly with the care team for consultation and collaboration as well as with personnel to promote quality care for patients. Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.Maintains patient records and accurate information.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Medical Doctor - Board of Medicine Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible Upon Hire orDoctor of Osteopathy - Board of Medicine Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible Upon Hire andFederal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin Federal and State DEA certification is required based on state practicing in Upon HireExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].